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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.12, 526.90 and 298.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.12, 526.90 and 298.96 is: 412.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.12 : 526.90 = 298.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.12/526.90 = 298.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.12x = 526.90 × 298.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.12x = 157,522.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,522.02/382.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.23

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